Maryland vs Illinois Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 23 Jan 2025
We’re Backing Illinois on the Spread
Illinois are available at odds of -120 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -8.5 line could be covered with ease when they play Maryland and this looks like a value bet.
Illinois 85-80 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Maryland Terrapins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 69-66 triumph against Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Illinois Fighting Illini suffered a defeat in their last game. A 80-78 scoreline occurred on the road against Michigan State Spartans.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Illinois won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 85-80 victory was registered against Maryland. Maryland have won six of the past 9 games that these teams have played.
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction & Betting Tips
Illinois should be able to cover the -8.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -120.
Our team of college basketball handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.
Key Maryland vs Illinois stats:
Illinois -8.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
In the quest to secure bigger odds, there’s the possibility of moving the line. There are plenty of choices when it comes to doing this, so you can choose the option that suits you.
Our Pick
Illinois -8.5 @ -120
Player Prop Picks
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland) can be backed to score Under 15.5 points at -120. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.
Latest Ja'Kobi Gillespie Player Prop Odds
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Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois) can be backed to rack up Over 1.5 assists at +118. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
Latest Tomislav Ivisic Player Prop Odds
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Maryland vs Illinois Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Illinois -7.5, Under 157.5 and Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland) to score Under 15.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
71
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83
Illinois
There are lots of different ways to back Illinois on the correct score betting and something like 83-71 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
Maryland vs Illinois Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Taking No Chances With Illinois
Illinois have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -263 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 72% chance of winning. Maryland are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.
5.5 is the spread and 156.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 156.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Illinois at -175. On the flip side, Maryland are +125 should you think they’ll get to this total first.
If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.
Betting Lines & Odds
Kasparas Jakucionis Favorite to Get Most Points
Kasparas Jakucionis is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -100 that he goes Over 17.5 points and -130 when it comes to Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Last 5 & H2H
Maryland
Head to Head
Maryland vs Illinois
- NCAAB: 17/02 2024 Illinois 85 Maryland 80
- NCAAB: 14/01 2024 Maryland 76 Illinois 67
- NCAAB: 03/12 2022 Illinois 66 Maryland 71
- NCAAB: 22/01 2022 Illinois 65 Maryland 81
- NCAAB: 07/01 2022 Maryland 64 Illinois 76
- NCAAB: 11/01 2021 Maryland 66 Illinois 63
- NCAAB: 08/02 2020 Maryland 75 Illinois 66
- NCAAB: 07/12 2019 Illinois 58 Maryland 59
- NCAAB: 26/01 2019 Illinois 78 Maryland 67
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Stats
Illinois Stats
Moneyline
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 157.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 159.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 157.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.20 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 home games
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